Author: Darnell Thompkins

Darnell Thompkins is a conservative opinion writer from Atlanta, GA, known for his insightful commentary on politics, culture, and community issues. With a passion for championing traditional values and personal responsibility, Darnell brings a thoughtful Southern perspective to the national conversation. His writing aims to inspire meaningful dialogue and advocate for policies that strengthen families and empower individuals.

FBI Director Kash Patel recently shared some big news about the capture of eight Mexican nationals linked to murder and drug-trafficking. Among the apprehended were two individuals who had once made it to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Patel emphasized, “The FBI and our partners will scour the ends of the earth to bring terrorists and cartel members to justice.” One of the most notorious arrests was that of Rafael Caro Quintero, a former Ten Most Wanted Fugitive. Quintero was behind the 1985 kidnapping and murder of DEA Special Agent Enrique Camarena Salazar. Patel made it clear that…

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The FBI has started to return boxes of personal items to former President Donald Trump, which were earlier seized during the raid on his Mar-a-Lago residence. According to a report by The Daily Wire, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung stated, “The FBI is giving the president his property back that was taken during the unlawful and illegal raids.” Cheung mentioned that the items were being loaded onto Air Force One. Details about what specific items were taken during the raid remain unclear. The FBI’s raid on Trump’s Florida estate in 2022 was linked to allegations that he had not…

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House Republicans managed to pass a crucial budget resolution by a narrow margin of 217 to 215, marking an essential step in implementing President Donald Trump’s first-year legislative priorities. The successful passage came as a relief to Speaker Mike Johnson, who initially withdrew the resolution, sparking rumors about insufficient support within the party. Through strategic discussions, GOP leadership managed to persuade Republican Reps. Victoria Spartz of Indiana, Warren Davidson of Ohio, and Tim Burchett of Tennessee to support the measure. Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie stood alone in his party by opposing the bill. The GOP had previously kept the…

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The Trump administration is reportedly considering reinstating Title 42, a measure initially implemented to address the spread of COVID-19 by expelling migrants quickly. This policy, derived from the Public Health Service Act, allows for the swift removal of illegal entrants to curb the spread of diseases such as tuberculosis. Internal documents suggest that the administration is exploring this option as a means to manage current public health concerns. A source within Customs and Border Protection has indicated that field offices are being briefed on various strategies to enhance the capabilities to expel illegal migrants. The reintroduction of Title 42 is…

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently had a heated back-and-forth with NBC reporter Peter Alexander. The discussion centered around reports claiming the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been involved in fraudulent and improper payments. Leavitt was quick to challenge Alexander, questioning whether he was defending the misuse of taxpayer money in light of a government report revealing a staggering $71 billion in fraud. President Donald Trump took swift action by appointing Leland Dudek to lead the SSA as its acting administrator. Dudek steps into the role after the resignation of Michelle King, who reportedly disagreed with the newly created…

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A senior prosecutor at the Department of Justice has resigned rather than complying with an order to halt a major bank’s disbursement of $20 billion in climate change funding. This funding was allocated to various left-leaning groups, flagged by the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Lee Zeldin. The allocation, made under the Biden administration, was facilitated via Citibank and earmarked under the controversial “Inflation Reduction Act.” Denise Cheung, head of the criminal division at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., refused to instruct Citibank to stop the payments. She argued that the funds had been legally allocated under…

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Stephen Miller took center stage on CNN, engaging in a spirited back-and-forth with anchor Brianna Keilar. The conversation revolved around the recent efforts by the administration to streamline the federal government, an initiative that has been met with skepticism from certain media outlets and Democratic critics. Miller, appearing confident and composed, highlighted the significant impact of this downsizing effort, laughing at the perceived naivety of the questions posed by Keilar. Keilar initiated the discussion by questioning who was at the helm of DOGE, an initiative aimed at reducing government size. With a chuckle, Miller clarified that former President Trump was…

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So, here’s the scoop: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has decided it’s time to dig into the messy Afghanistan withdrawal orchestrated by the Biden-Harris crew back in August 2021. This whole situation cost us 13 brave U.S. service members and handed over a ton of our military gear to the Taliban. Hegseth chatted with Breitbart News, where he laid out that the Pentagon is gearing up to get to the bottom of things, aiming to make sure those who messed up are held accountable. Hegseth wants to piece together every decision leading up to and during the withdrawal. “We’ve already…

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For over a hundred years, the identity of Jack the Ripper, one of history’s most notorious serial killers, remained shrouded in mystery. But thanks to modern advancements in DNA technology, the man behind the gruesome murders in London in 1888 has finally been unmasked. According to Vice and other conservative sources, a historian named Russell Edwards has identified the killer as Aaron Kosminski, a 23-year-old Polish immigrant who worked as a barber in London at the time. Kosminski was already a suspect during the original investigations, but law enforcement lacked the scientific tools to confirm his involvement back then. He…

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Democrat lawmakers took to the streets in front of the Treasury Department on Tuesday evening to protest against Elon Musk’s involvement with DOGE. Representatives Ayanna Pressley and LaMonica McIver vocally expressed their discontent, with McIver calling for drastic measures against Musk. The protest highlighted the tension between Musk and certain Democratic voices. Rep. LaMonica McIver didn’t hold back her sentiments as she urged for decisive action and even suggested shutting down the Senate. Her fiery rhetoric underscored the heated nature of the demonstration. McIver’s words, “We are at war,” echoed through the crowd, reflecting the intensity of the protest. Ayanna…

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